One of the dream matches along the Beltway apparently is now a reality. Baltimore-based Emmanuel "Chukwu" Nwodo will defend his USBA Cruiserweight championship against Silver Spring, MD's Darnell "The Ding-A-Ling Man" Wilson. The bout will take place on Friday, June 22.
The bad news is the bout will not take place along the Beltway. The bout will be at the CYC Youth Center in Scranton, PA; the same location where Wilson scored perhaps his best victory -- the third-round knockout over Kelvin Davis on February 23. The contest will be televised on ESPN2. I know there were attempts to bring this bout to the area, but ESPN2 and Duva Boxing were very impressed with the crowd reaction in Scranton and ESPN especially wanted the bout there.
Some personal observations about this bout: Is this a dangerous bout for both men? No question about it! This is a potentially great bout featuring two great knockout artists.
Nwodo could be at a disadvantage since he has not fought since he won the USBA title last July 1 at the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. Wilson, on the other hand, put himself back in championship contention with three great knockout performances over Davis, Dale Brown and, to a lesser extent, Daniel Judah.
The major question is: why would two men -- seemingly on parallel paths toward world titles -- fight now? Well, Nwodo has had difficulty finding opponents. For Wilson, winning a top regional title at this point in his career with Duva Boxing's machine behind him would put him very close to a world title shot.
There is a LOT on the line on this one and it will be very interesting!
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9 comments:
Wow, this is gonna be an awesome fight. I never thought that it would happen, the people in PA are defenitley gonna get there monies worth. Im just glad its gonna be on ESPN since its not in Baltimore, so i can see it.
Boul
This is a really great fight and I hope both fighters make the best of the opportunity.
Hey, Digital,
You ought to rent a bus and bring your readership to Scranton for the bout. Twenty-five bucks a head + ticket price, with food and drink.
-- John Scheinman
Wilson wins by KO!
I really tried to bring this fight to the beltway area but Duva and ESPN had so much success with last show at CYC center, we ended up having show there. I apologies to all beltway fans but please catch us at ESPN2. Darnel is very good puncher and hoping to land that one big punch to lucky but boxing at this level takes more than a punchers chance. Emmanuel is much bigger guy ,has punching power , speed and boxing ability. if i had any doubt about him winning this bout I would not have taken it. Emmanuel will KO Darnel inside 5.
Han Kim, way to step up to the plate. What a refreshing (old!) face in boxing.
p.s. -- what happened to Oliver McCall at Rosecroft?
-- J.S.
Oliver just got a call from Turkey to fight Sinan something for WBC mandatory spot and for much bigger money.
Han Kim-
very good fight while it lasts. Emmanuel will KO Wilson
my uncle emmanuel might be rusty but I have him over wilson by unanimous
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